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YX54 DTY

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,096 mi
Last recorded185,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 DTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 185,096 miles

Offside Hand brake reading low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 180,669 miles

Exhaust system corroded and joints

Hand brake low reading o/s

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 180,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded and joints

Hand brake low reading o/s

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 174,553 miles

Both front headlamp xenon bulbs slightly flicker after they have warmed up

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 174,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at rear front sub frame mounting and rear front trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp xenon bulbs slightly flicker after they have warmed up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 170,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 170,858 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 165,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slightly/small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

backbox is corroded on outer skin but not blowing etc

brake fluid is dark in colour recommended to be replaced

Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,358 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 155,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 155,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 144,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 134,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded both pipes leaking fluid (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,100 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,655 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 109,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack but no cords exposed

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack but no cords exposed

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,321 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel slighty high but still has reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,456 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX54 DTY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX54 DTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YX54 DTY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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